Quinta das Ferrarias Medronheiro Honey

Quinta das Ferrarias Medronheiro (Strawberry Tree) honey is a specialized artisanal product originating from the Aljezur region in Portugal. This particular variety, often referred to as 'Bitter Honey' (Mel Amargo), is renowned for its unique bittersweet flavor profile and medicinal properties, derived from the flowers of the Arbutus unedo tree. Unlike mass-produced honeys, this product is harvested through small-scale apiculture.

The brand and production are tied directly to an individual beekeeper, Fernando Jorge de Oliveira Duarte, based in Aljezur, Algarve. As an artisanal, locally-owned enterprise, the brand remains under the ultimate ownership of its founder. This ensures that the production methods remain traditional and closely linked to the local ecosystem of the SW Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park.